[flukus]

> Okay, but why do we need "software updates"? If the phone still works and is able to do the job what difference does it make?

Yes, maybe not updates as such but we certainly need security patches. Any network connected device does and phones are more connected than most, frequently sharing networks with strangers or friends that aren't tech savy enough to keep their environment secure..

[alacombe]

Most of my family members (ie. >70yo. non tech folks) skip all update altogether, security or not. The argument is that updates introduce features changes which bother their experience and force them to figure out where everything is.

In layman terms, security updates are seen as trojan horse for larger updates they don't want.